Vlog #9 | How to find and repair broken pipes | PLUS much, much, more!

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Welcome back to my vlog series where I take you along with me on my jobs and learn with me along the way!
In this video, I’ll replace a few old anti-siphon valves then show you how to find and repair a pipe break under lawns and shrubs. plus some other useful tips.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Intro to the sprinkler valves
05:32 Diggin' it
12:08 end of day one/day two begins
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[@nashguy207]

What I hate is trying to find a leak that is not leaving a wet spot but you know the system has a leak. Those can be tough.

[@SprinklerPros]

Tough indeed.

[@lancenoles995]

Good job sir. I watched this video last night & today I just happened to run across a manifold of four valves with half lawn genies half Irritrol 2700. I ordered two 3/4” PGVs with anti siphon to replace them. You still got it 💪🏻
What’s your opinion on hunter swing joints vs marlex?

[@SprinklerPros]

Lance, I prefer the RainBird swing arms because they have barbed fittings that can be re-used if you need to cut the swing arm a bit shorter or to remove the swing arm during a repair then reinsert the barbed fitting into the swing pipe. The other benefit is the threaded marlex ells can be removed and added on whereas with the Hunter, you're stuck with the assembly as it is and there is no way to remove the end fittings and reinstall them if needed. Does that all make sense?

[@huachucacity6933]

Nice....You dinn mention how much total time it took for this job...

[@SprinklerPros]

No, I don't normally state how long it takes because every job/situation is different. I did that over two visits, though, because I only budgeted a certain amt. of time for the first visit.